- For six years, the church in Jerusalem enjoyed a vigorous life: Christians persevered in the apostles’ teaching, miracles occurred, and the apostle Peter exercised fearless leadership. However, after the death of Stephen and the cruel persecution suffered by the church, the situation changed. Appreciation for the apostles’ speaking was lost. Let us value the prophetic word (Acts 2:42; 7:59; 8:1).
- In the church in Jerusalem, a group arose that advocated a return to the practice of circumcision and the customs of Moses. They felt that, under Peter’s leadership, the church was taking a very radical path, confronting the Jews. Concerning the truth of the gospel, let us stand firm (Acts 15:5; Gal 2:4 5).
- In Acts 15, we see that the church in Jerusalem changed shape. The group that favored returning to the practices of the law and circumcision began to dominate the church. It was no longer open to receiving the teaching of the apostles and lost the vigor of the Holy Spirit. Let us persevere in the teaching of the apostles (Acts 15:1,5).
- Thank God that today we are restoring the walls of the church with our appreciation for the prophetic word; and we will never stray from it! We will not give even one inch to any kind of pressure we may suffer along our journey toward the kingdom (2 Pet. 1:19; Gal. 2:4)! (Daily Food, book 2, week 1, Saturday, p. 19).
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